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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 18, 1977 - 48 - 10/77 COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on MONDAY, APRIL 18th 1977 at 8:04 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor G. Ashe Councillors J. Anderson L. Cahill G. Fisher D. Kitchen K. Matheson A. Robertson N.C. Marshall - J.P. Myslik Administrator-Clerk Deputy Clerk (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Fisher that the minutes of the meeting of April 4th 1977 be adopted. CARRIED (II) RESOLUTIONS REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF APRIL 12th 1977 See Appendix I Resolution 66/77 Moved by Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Matheson that the recommendations contained in the Executive Committee Report of April 12th 1977, item numbers 2 to 12, 15 to 18 be adopted. CARRIED _Resolution 67/77 - Item #1 Moved by Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Matheson that Item #1 of the Executive Committee Report of April 12th 1977 be tabled pending further staff reports concerning past performance in other subdivisions. CARRIED Resolution 68/77 - Item #13 Moved by Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Matheson that Item #13 of the Executive Committee Report of April 12th 1977, be adopted. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yea: Nay: Messrs. Kitchen, Matheson, Robertson, Cahill, Fisher. Messrs. Ashe and Anderson. - 49 - 10/77 (II) RESOLUTIONS (Continued) Item #14 MOTION Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Fisher that Item #14 of the Executive Committee Report of April 12th 1977, be tabled. LOST AMENDMENT Moved by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Anderson that the following items be deleted from Item #14 of the Executive Committee Report of April 12th 1977: Paragraph one and two. In paragraph three the words ~the decision dated" be changed to the word "on". Paragraph four the words" the Council of" and "Councils" be deleted and that after the words "to the foot bridge provided" the word "that" be inserted. In paragraph (c) the words "by any person" be deleted. Resolution 69/77 - Item #14 Moved by Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Matheson that whereas on Tuesday, March 29th 1977, the Budget Committee of the Municipality of Metro- politan Toronto approved the expenditure of funds for the construction of a foot bridge across the Rouge River; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Corporation of the Town of Pickering serve notice on the Borough of Scarborough and Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, before final approval is given to the construction of a foot bridge across the Rouge River, that the Town of Pickering shall consent to the foot bridge provided that the Town of Pickering: (a) is relieved of any cost pertaining to its construction (b) is released in writing by the Borough of Scarborough and the Municipality of Metro- politan Toronto of any obligation for future maintenance, or is indemnified in writing by the Borough of Scarborough and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto against any such obligation; and (c) is indemnified in writing by the Borough of Scarborough and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto against all actions, causes of action, suits, claims, including costs, and demands whatsoever which may arise either directly or indirectly be reason of the construction of such a foot bridge. CARRIED AS AMENDED - 50 - 10/77 (II) RESOLUTIONS (Continued) Resolution 70/77 Moved by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Matheson that the Road Needs Study prepared by Totten, Sims, Hubicki and Associates for the Town of Pickering be adopted. CARRIED Resolution 71/77 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Fisher that: (1) By-law 533/76 is in conformity with the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering approved and in force at the time said By-law was passed, namely the 20th day of December 1976; (2) No further Official Plan has been proposed by Council nor approved by the Ministry of Housing since the passing of said By-law 533/76 and which said By-law would not be in conformity, including the District Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham which was adopted by Council, February 17th 1975 and recommended to the Region of Durham for approval. CARRIED Resolution 72/77 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Fisher that the Memorandum of Settlement dated April 18th 1977 between the Town of Pickering and the Town of Pickering Professional Firefighters' Association Local 1632, be ratified. CARRIED Resolution 73/77 Moved by Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Matheson that the Council and Executive Committee meetings henceforth commence at 7:00 p.m. Amendment Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Anderson that the time of the meetings be amended to 7:30 p.m. CARRIED AS AMENDED - - 51 - 10/77 (III) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 584/77 councillor Anderson, seconded by councillor Robertson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of pickering to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement between the corporation of the Town of pickering and Kent Industrial Developments Limited (Block AC, Plan M-997) and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 585/77 councillor Robertson, seconded by councillor Fisher moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of pickering to amend By-law Number 266/75 limiting the number of automobile service stations and public garages, and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 586/77 Councillor Matheson, seconded by councillor Robertson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of pickering to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of pickering and Fireside custom Homes Limited, with respect to Part Lot 42, Plan 1041 (LD 551/76) and Part Block N, Plan M-1057 (LD 70/77) and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 587/77 Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Matheson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of pickering to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement between the corporation of the Town of pickering and Nick Rohwer construction Limited with respect to Lots 35, 36 and Part Lot 37, Plan 283, Parts 1 & 2, Plan 40R-3532 (LD 461/76) and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED þ By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed -- - 52 - 10/77 (III) BY-LAWS (Continued) By-Law Number 588/77 Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Fisher moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of pickering to authorize the execution of an extension to the Funding Agreement for the Fairport community Core study between the corporation of the Town of pickering and Benotor Investments Limited, Bayshore Colony and the Incorporated Synod of the Diocess of Toronto, and that same be now reada first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. Recorded Vote: Yea: Nay: Messrs. Ashe, Anderson, Matheson, Robertson, Cahill, Fisher. Councillor Kitchen. By-Law Number 589/77 Councillor Fisher, seconded by councillor Matheson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of pickering to authorize the execution of a Servicing Agreement between the corporation of the Town of pickering and The Regional Municipality of Durham with respect to the installation of services on proposed road in the Brock Industrial Area (Part 5, Plan 40R-3l58) and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 590/77 Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Robertson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of pickering to amend By-law Number 3910/70, regulating and licensing driving schools and instructors, and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED þ By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. (III) BY-LAWS (Cont.) - 53 - 10/77 By-Law Number 591/77 Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Matheson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of an agree- ment between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Ross Robbins with respect to Lot 29, Plan 350 (LD 34/77) and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. (IV) 1. OTHER BUSINESS Agreement - Firefighters Association The Mayor indicated that the negotiators between the Municipality and the Firefighters Association Local 1632 had come to an agreement. The agreed upon settlement included certain items pertaining to uniforms and the salary settlement of $17,690.00 for a First Class Firefighter. This represents an increase of 7.9%. The settlement is still to be ratified by the Firefighters Association. See Resolution #72/77. 2. Time of Council and Executive Committee Meetings See Resolution #73/77 and amendment. 3. Sunoco Station - Bayly Street It was indicated that the operators of the Sunoco Station of Bayly Street have obtained a license to operate at a different location. 4. Amusement Rides - Licensing It was indicated that the Municipality has no liability in relation to amusement rides being provided on the parking lots of plazas and shopping centres. It was also indicated that the licensing of these activities pertains to the Province. 5. Walkway - Balaton and Annland Streets There have been some complaints concerning vandalism along this walkway and a suggestion has been made that a light be put along the walkway and that the fences be extended further towards the streets. The Mayor clarified the matter by indicating that the walkway had been originally petitioned for by the Ratepayers Association several years ago. He is to look into the màtter to see what further arrangements can be made. (IV) 6. 7. 8. (V) - 54 - 10/77 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Trailbikersand Golfers in Parks The question was raised as to the municipal liability of trailbikers and golfers in parks. It was suggested that signs be posted. M.T.R.C.A. - Meeting, March 17th 1977 Councillor Cahill requested a copy of the M.T.R.C.A. meeting of March 17th 1977. Letter of Appreciation - Pickering Hockey Association A letter was received by Mr. D. Bass, Director of Recreation and Transportation wherein the House League of the Pickering Hockey Association expressed their appreciation for the co-operation received in the Don Beer Sports Arena during the past season. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-Law Number 592/77 (VI) Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Anderson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 18th day of April 1977, and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. ADJOURNMENT Dated Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Cahill that the meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:59 p.m. CARRIED , ~~ C ~~ - "" Mayor ~ '_-\ / ì t \..\ 0 APPENDIX I REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF APRIL 12th 1977 1. ..." -~' "'- tot '. 2. ~_.-.! 3. 4. nIi' ~ ~.~~:"- "" 5. --> . ,-Y 6. BRAMALEA - SERVICING OF BLOCK A, PLAN M-1057 That the report of the Director of Public Works dated April 6th 1977 with respect to the servicing of Block A in the Bramalea Subdivision be received and that Brama1ea be advised that the Municipality is not prepared to deviate from the servicing requirements of this Block, as specified by the Director of Public Works. SPRING CLEAN-UP That the lifting of the normal limits of volumes of garbage from May 9th to May 20th 1977, inclusive, to assist in the Spring Clean-up within the Garbage Area be approved, as recommended by the Director of Public Works in his report of March 20th 1977. CONDOMINIUM AGREEMENT - BLOCK AC, PLAN M-997 KENT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED That a by-law be prepared authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Condominium Agreement between the Municipality and Kent Indistria1 Developments Limited with respect to Block AC, Plan M-997. PUBLIC GARAGE LICENSING BY-LAW That By-law Number 266/75 be amended to provide for the licensing of Bridgeport Towing and Storage located at 880 Dillingham Road and that they be licensed for the following categories: "C" - Sale and Storage of Automobiles liD" - Lease/hire of Automobiles IIF" - Motor Vehicle repairs (excluding body work) "GII - Autobody Repairs OSHAWA & DISTRICT CREDIT COUNSELLING SERVICE That the request of the Oshawa & District Credit Counselling Service for a 1977 Municipal Grant in the amount of $400.00 not be granted. TWICE ARENA LIMITED - DISCHARGE OF WATER That Twice Arena Limited be given permission to discharge water from the arena operation into the Krosno Watercourse, subject to the construction of whatever corrective works are required by the Director of Public Works to protect the outlet points into the watercourse. Continued......2 7. '-"}; 8. ~ "y ...~ 9. 10. 11. ~"- 12. t- -~ ~, ì,., 13. - 2 - SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE - ELIZABETH B. PHIN PUBLIC SCHOOL That the report of the Director of Public Works dated March 29th 1977 with respect to the Elizabeth B. Phin Public School Bus Loading Zone - Parking Regulations, be adopted and that the necessary amendments be made to~the Parking By-law and to the School Bus Loading Zone By-law. SITE PLAN AGREEMENT - LOT 42, PLAN 1041 AND PART BLOCK "N", PLAN M-1057 - FIRESIDE CUSTOM HOMES LIMITED That a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Site Plan Agreement between the Town and Fireside Custom Homes Limited with respect to Lot 42, Plan 1041, and Part Block N, Plan M-1057. SITE PLAN AGREEMENT - PARTS 1 & 2, PLAN 40R-3532 NICK ROHWER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED That a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Site Plan Agreement between the Town and Nick Rohwer Construction Limited with respect to the development of Parts 1 and 2 of Registered Plan 40R-3532. AJAX-PICKERING COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION That the Ajax-Pickering Community Care Group be granted permission to include the corporate name Pickering in their permanent title. REPLACEMENT OF KILN - RECREATION DEPARTMENT That the action of staff in replacing the Model 6320 D Kiln at a cost of $1,005.97 be approved and that the necessary funds to cover the expenditure be secured from the 1976 Year End Surplus. TENNIS COURT LIGHTING - DUNMOORE & DUNBARTON HIGH That the report of the Director of Recreation and Transportation with respect to lighting at the Dunmoore and Dunbarton High School Tennis Courts dated March 24th 1977 be received for information. REQUESTS FOR USE OF TOWN FACILITIES That the request of the Fairport Community Association for the free use of the West Shore Community Centre for a dance in support of their current building program be granted and that the standard fee charged for the use of the facility be covered by a grant equal to the amount of the charge, with this amount to be charged to General Ledger Account Number 2195. Continued......3 14. ,.' ,r ( ~I' ~' , 15. 16. - 3 - NOTICE OF MOTION - PROPOSED BRIDGE - ROUGE RIVER That whereas renewed concern has been expressed by the residents of that part of Ward 1 known as the Rosebank Area in the Town of Pickering over the proposal of the Borough of Scarborough and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to construct a foot bridge across the Rouge River; and WHEREAS the citizens of the West Rouge Area of the Borough of Scarborough expressed, in their petitions to the Parks and Recreation Committee, Executive Committee and Budget Committee of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, their opposition to the request of the Borough of Scarborough for a foot bridge across the Rouge River; and WHEREAS the decision dated Tuesday, March 29th 1977, the Budget Committee of the Municipality of Metro- politan Toronto approved the expenditure of funds for the construction of a foot bridge across the Rouge River; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering serve notice on the Borough of Scarborough and Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Councils, before final approval is given to the construction of a foot bridge across the Rouge River, that the Town of Pickering shall consent to the foot bridge provided the Town of Pickering: (a) is relieved of any cost pertaining to its construction (b) is released in writing by the Borough of Scarborough and the Municipality of Metro- politan Toronto of any obligation for future maintenance, or is indemnified in writing by the Borough of Scarborough and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto against any such obligation; and (c) is indemnified in writing by the Borough of Scarborough and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto against all actions, causes of action, suits, claims, including costs, and demands whatsoever which may arise either directly or indirectly by reason of the construction of such a foot bridge by any person. FUNDING AGREEMENT - FAIFPORT COMMUNITY CORE STUDY That a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a supplementary funding agreement with ~ to the Fai~port Community Core Study. AGREEMENT - REGION OF DURHAM - PROPOSED ROAD IN INDUSTRIAL AREA That a by-law be prepared authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with the Region of Durham with respect to the installation and construction of sanitary sewer and water services on the proposed road in the Brock Industrial Area. Continued......4 17. 18. , ,~ - 4 - ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL That the Accounts dated March 31st 1977 in the amount of $1,626,644.64, as submitted by the Administrator-Clerk, be approved. DIAL-A-BUS - INCREASE OF STAFF That the Director of Recreation and Transportation be authorized to increase the complement of staff within the Dial-a-Bus Operation by one full time bus driver, as recommended by the Administrator- Clerk in his report dated March 25th 1977.